# Automatic or Not? Alabama Voters to Determine Status of State Cotton Checkoff Fees.

Author: Jim Steadman
Published: 2014-07-09
Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/cotton-news/automatic-or-not-alabama-voters-to-determine-status-of-state-cotton-checkoff-fees/

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In the July 15 primary elections, Alabama voters will do more than select winners in key state races. They’ll also be voting on [**an amendment to determine if the state’s current voluntary cotton checkoff program should become automatic**](http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2014/07/voters_to_decide_fate_of_state.html).